World-Leading Lithium Reserves and Grade: SQM possesses access to some of the largest and highest-grade lithium brine reserves globally, particularly in the Salar de Atacama, which ensures a vast and long-term supply of raw material for lithium production.

Lowest-Cost Lithium Production: Leveraging the high concentration of lithium in their brine and favorable arid conditions for solar evaporation, SQM benefits from a significantly lower cost of production compared to hard rock or other brine operations, enhancing profitability.

Dominant Global Position in Iodine Production: SQM is the world's largest producer of iodine, giving them substantial market influence, pricing power, and a stable, high-margin revenue stream independent of the lithium market.